Surviving an abusive relationship: using the enneagram to identify and cope with abuse in relationships
Dr. Miriam Adahan
Should you give him another chance?
Dr. Miriam Adahan
For 7 years, the “peace process” (or the peace psychosis) has lurched from one crisis to another as Israelis wavered between unrealistic hopes (“Maybe the Arabs will learn to be nice.”) and dismal fears (“This can’t possibly work!”) Each terrorist attack brought us back to the gloomy reality.
Surviving an abusive relationship: using the enneagram to identify and cope with abuse in relationships.
Every normal person dreams of a trustworthy spouse who is appreciative and responsible and with whom one becomes increasingly closer as time goes on. A loving spouse, with whom one can share one’s joys and sorrows, is one of life’s greatest gifts. Love bestows a sense of self-worth, security and dignity upon the beloved. No normal person ever gives up the dream easily.
THE TRAGIC DILEMMA: STAY IN A LOVELESS MARRIAGE OR NOT?
Dr. Miriam Adahan
Contempt kills the spirit
Dr. Miriam Adahan
Marital Problems:
Anyone even contemplating divorce must be aware of one of the most tragic situations afflicting many divorcees: the Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). Without an understanding of this terribly frequent phenomenon, it is impossible to understand the anguish of the victims. PAS, a term coined in 1985 by Dr. Richard Gardner, M.D., refers to a brutal form of domestic violence.
PAS: Parental Alienation Syndrome
Dr. Miriam Adahan
There are many issues in any unhappy marriage which must be addressed in order to reduce the level of emotional anguish.
MARITAL MISERY
Dr. Miriam Adahan
Imagine that tomorrow morning, there is a decree that everyone in the frum world must wear the same shoe size –let's say size 8. Those who wears size 8 feel great – but those with larger or smaller feet suffer. The same is true of the pressure we put on people to fit into a one-size-fits-all way of life.
THE AGONY OF THE BENCH WARMERS
Dr. Miriam Adahan